These Gaston County students know to do the right thing

Beatriz Guerrero, The Gaston Gazette
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"Do the Right Thing," winners were honored on Tuesday, May 17, at the CaroMont Health Park before a Honey Hunters game. Students from various Gaston County schools were recognized each month from October through April for distinguishing themselves by their actions.
"Do the Right Thing," winners were honored on Tuesday, May 17, at the CaroMont Health Park before a Honey Hunters game. Students from various Gaston County schools were recognized each month from October through April for distinguishing themselves by their actions.

Gaston County Schools recognized students who were named recipients of the "Do The Right Thing," award throughout the year during a Honey Hunters pregame ceremony.

On Tuesday, May 17, more than a dozen students were honored at CaroMont Health Park, located at 800 W. Franklin Blvd., in Gastonia.

Every year Gaston County Schools recognizes four students each month from October through April who set themselves apart by doing things that make a difference in the lives of others without expecting anything in return.

Students recognized were treated to a picnic with their parents at the game to celebrate their accomplishments.

Austin Aviles, a fourth-grader at Gaston County Virtual Academy, happily holds up his award during a "Do the Right Thing" ceremony held on Tuesday, May 17, at CaroMont Health Park.
Austin Aviles, a fourth-grader at Gaston County Virtual Academy, happily holds up his award during a "Do the Right Thing" ceremony held on Tuesday, May 17, at CaroMont Health Park.

October winners

  • Bill Glover, first-grader at Tryon Elementary School.

  • Savana Royston, third-grader at Robinson Elementary School.

  • Samantha Munoz-Hernandez, sixth-grader at Cramerton Middle School.

  • Kalib Smith, sophomore at South Point High School.

November winners

  • Sofia Crane, third-grader at Cherryville Elementary School.

  • Austin Aviles, fourth-grader at Gaston County Virtual Academy.

  • Tyrese Cooper, sixth-grader at Holbrook Middle School.

  • Mya Bumeter, junior at Stuart W. Cramer High School.

December winners

  • Rakiell Mackins, third-grader at Lingerfeldt Elementary School.

  • Ellie Messer, fourth-grader at Costner Elementary School.

  • Sophia Payne, eighth-grader at Belmont Middle School.

  • Malachi Coleman, senior at Hunter Huss High School.

January winners

  • Alaisha McCorkle, fifth-grader at Rankin Elementary School.

  • Seth Lahmann, fifth-grader at New Hope Elementary School.

  • Lanisha Lindsay, eighth-grader at Grier Middle School.

  • Kadin Beaver, senior at Cherryville High School.

February winners

  • Carson Walters, second-grader at Carr Elementary School.

  • Teverean Steele, third-grader at Gardner Park Elementary School.

  • Ariel Pagan, eighth-grader at York Chester Middle School.

  • Riley Royer, senior at Bessemer City High School.

March winners

  • Stella Taylor, third-grader at W.A. Bess Elementary School.

  • Judy Serrano, fifth-grader at W.B. Beam Intermediate School.

  • Kaydence Crews, eighth-grader at Mount Holly Middle School.

  • Andre Gaddy, freshmen at Gaston Early College of Medical Sciences.

April winners

  • Jace Lineberger, first-grader at Page Primary School.

  • Zayden Miller, fifth-grader at Brookside Elementary School.

  • Alexandria Price, seventh-grader at Southwest Middle School.

  • Sydney Crain, senior at North Gaston High School.

Rakiell Mackins, from Lingerfeldt Elementary, holding up her "Do the Right Thing" award with Seth Lahmann from New Hope Elementary, Riley Royer from Bessemer City High School, Ellie Messer from Costner Elementary and Austin Aviles from the Gaston County Virtual Academy at a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 17, at CaroMont Health Park.
Rakiell Mackins, from Lingerfeldt Elementary, holding up her "Do the Right Thing" award with Seth Lahmann from New Hope Elementary, Riley Royer from Bessemer City High School, Ellie Messer from Costner Elementary and Austin Aviles from the Gaston County Virtual Academy at a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 17, at CaroMont Health Park.

Beatriz Guerrero can be reached at 704-869-1828 or on Twitter@BeatrizGue_.

This article originally appeared on The Gaston Gazette: Gaston County Schools 2021-2022 "Do the Right Thing," winners